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Dictionary of Jewish Words [electronic resource]

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Organized in an A to Z format for easy reference, the Dictionary of Jewish Words contains 1,200 entries derived from Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic, and English. The entries include words for and associated with Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, worship, and more. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to other related terms. The introduction is an excellent primer on the history of Jewish words, their transliteration, and pronunciation. The indexes at the back, arranged by categories, help readers easily find the

Title Dictionary of Jewish Words [electronic resource] : A JPS Guide / Joyce Eisenberg, Ellen Scolnic.
Edition Rev. ed.
Publisher Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society
Creation Date 2006
Notes "Updated and expanded."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-199).
English
Content Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
A-Z Guide
Bibliography
Category Lists
Extent 1 online resource (234 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010705009005171
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